Vimal Kishor v. State of Haryana and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab and Haryana High Court, CWP-PIL-133-2025 (O&M), decided 06.08.2025 by Sheel Nagu, C.J. (oral) with Sanjiv Berry, J. PIL by Vimal Kishor seeking mandamus against nuisance caused by hate speeches alleged to threaten national security and sovereignty; State of Haryana and others represented by Addl. A.G. Ankur Mittal with Kushaldeep Kaur; petitioner's counsel Monika Beriwal. Similar issue pending before Apex Court in Wazahat Khan vs. Union of India, W.P.(Crl.) No. 247 of 2025; Court declined interference, advised awaiting Apex Court verdict; petition disposed of. Keywords: hate speech, nuisance, national security, sovereignty, mandamus, PIL, deference to pending Supreme Court matter.
What did the court decide?
Because a similar issue is pending consideration before the Apex Court in Wazahat Khan vs. Union of India (Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 247 of 2025), this Court declines interference in the present PIL and advises the petitioner to await the verdict of the Apex Court on the said issue.